article thumbnail

Siemens publishes advice for businesses on steps to decarbonise

Envirotec Magazine

Businesses who fail to act on decarbonisation risk exposing themselves to potential risks from policy-driven increased operating costs, increased energy costs or increased compliance costs. Industry leaders have paved the way, with Google having been carbon-neutral since 2007 and Microsoft since 2012. Shift to low-carbon heat.

article thumbnail

Next-gen building energy codes pilot in New York

Smart Energy International

In the US buildings use 75% of the nation’s electricity and 40% of its total energy, which accounts for 35% of the carbon emissions. Energy codes that result in more efficient buildings will play a key role in helping the city meet its goal to be carbon neutral by 2050. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

HVAC 98
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

The Biggest Sustainability Stories of 2019 (and what to watch for in 2020)

Andrew Winston

We learned we’re (1) changing the earth’s land so much that we threaten our food security and the land’s ability to capture carbon, (2) heading toward devastated oceans that are coral-free, and (3) not cutting emissions even remotely fast enough to avoid these outcomes. The costs are not theoretical any more. degrees Celsius.

article thumbnail

What is the Net-Zero Meaning in Business?

Green Business Bureau

In this article, we explain the net-zero meaning, what it takes to be a net-zero business, low/zero emissions business practices that you should know, and skepticism around carbon offsetting. The GHG Protocol developed three carbon emission scopes to help organizations map out their direct and indirect emissions.

article thumbnail

Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Climate-Smart Agriculture

EDF + Business

48E: The clean electricity ITC becomes available in 2025 and features a high threshold for phase-out, likely extending its availability beyond 2032 Credit Overview Provision Description: Provides a technology-neutral tax credit for investment in facilities that generate clean electricity. Key Takeaways IRA adds $4.95

article thumbnail

Sustainable eCommerce: Starting an Online Business With Waste Reduction in Mind

Green Business Bureau

From carbon emissions via the shipping, manufacturing, and order fulfillment processes, to excess packaging on the consumer end. What’s more, Tropic Skincare is certified as carbon neutral , and partners with United World Schools to help fund education in impoverished communities. We call this, sustainable eCommerce.

Waste 148
article thumbnail

Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Building Energy Efficiency

EDF + Business

48E: The new ITC for clean electricity generation and storage that comes into effect in 2025 can also be used for building-related energy efficiency installations Credit Overview Provision Description: Provides a technology-neutral tax credit for investment in facilities that generate clean electricity. All rights reserved.